An OSHA inspection consists of 6 phases: Arrival, Opening conference, Walk-around inspection, Closing conference, Citation and response and Follow-up inspection. Although OSHA inspections are not usually conducted after any notification to the workplace, programmed inspections (scheduled) are… View Full Term
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Daniel Clark is the founder and President of Clark Health and Safety Ltd., providing safety and quality consultation across various industries in Calgary, Alberta. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree, certification in health and safety, certificates in both CAD design and CNC, auditing certifications and the designation of Canadian Registered Safety Professional. Being raised and practicing in Calgary, the heart of Canada’s energy industry, most of Daniel’s career has been energy related. He has performed safety and quality roles from field supervision to office-based administration and management. Daniel’s consulting business has worked with organizations offering engineering services, restoration, pipeline, environmental, manufacturing and food service.
Keeping workers safe takes more than PPE - it takes an understanding of human psychology. Every safety pro needs to bust these misconceptions.
Wildfires affect worker health and safety, even in far off locations. Learn about the risks and how you should prepare for them.
OSHA's proposed changes to the Worker Walkaround Rule have caused some controversy. But what exactly would those changes mean?
The 5 Whys is a simple but powerful tool for uncovering the root causes of safety incidents. Find out why you should be using it.
Occupational safety has made a lot of progress in recent years, but some hazards have gotten worse, not better.
Publishing your first sustainability report is only the first step. Here's what comes next.
Sustainability and ESG discolsures are not mandatory yet, but there are good reasons to start reporting them now.
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Air quality emergencies make the outdoor air hazardous to human health. Find out what this means for your company's safety program.
Risk management is critical to any company's success, but many are neglecting it. When it comes to managing risks, are you a leader or a laggard?
Data collection isn't enough. Superior data analysis and a proactive approach are both required to manage complex and interconnected risks.
Find out what OSHA's National Emphasis Program for heat hazards means for your workplace.
Looking for clarity on when fall protection is required and what equipment you need in specific situations? Here's everything you need to know.
Hydrogen sulfide is a gas that can have fatal consequences. But with the right precautions, workers can stay safe from exposure.
Equipment failures can't always be prevented, but fail-safe design can minimize their consequences.
There is no room for errors when you have cranes on your jobsite. These are the basics you have to get right.
Sign blindness is a serious concern when it comes to safety signs. Here's what safety professionals can do to make their signage more effective.
An effective hazard control strategy has to consider administrative controls. In this post, we go over what they are and how they can keep workers safe.
Every single workplace stores or uses some kind of chemical. Knowing how to store and use them safely is critical.
Frontline industrial workers are a powerful asset to any safety program, but too few companies know how to empower them and get real results.
Many workplaces that boast about empowering workers still take a punitive, enforcement-based approach to safety. Find out what worker empowerment really means.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) help you work safely with chemicals. Here, we answer several common questions about storing and using your SDS.
If you're dealing with atmospheric hazards, you'll need the right kind of respirator. Here's how to figure out what kind of protection you need.
Social media can make your workplace safer, as long as you use it the right way.
This is how to get more bang for your workplace safety buck - focusing on these areas can have the greatest impact on safety.
Supply chain disruptions can be devastating for your organization. Here's how vetting vendors and suppliers can help you minimize risks.
Preventative maintenance is a core component of a good manufacturing safety program. Here's what you need to know about implementing one.
Food processing and handling operations use HACCP systems to control hazards. As a safety professional, this is what you need to know about them.
Chemical spills can be devastating, but with the right prepartion they can be controlled quickly and the damage can be minimized.
The majority of confined space fatalities occur with rescuers who are not properly trained or equipped. Find out how to conduct a proper confined space rescue.
Confined space rescue can be as risky as confined space work. This is how you plan ahead to make sure everything goes as it should.
Oxy-fuel welding and cutting is extremely useful, but there are risks to using acetylene gas. Find out what they are and how to control them.
Long-haul trucking is hard on the driver's health and wellbeing. Here's what employers can do to help them stay safe.
Implementing a 5S system can make your workplace safer. Here's how it works.
Transporting dangerous goods can have extreme consequences. These are the basic questions to ask to ensure you do it safely.
How can lean systems improve your ergonomics program? Find out in this article.
Emergency planning is a huge responsibility for schools. Here's how to do it right.
Engineering controls are preferable to many other ways of dealing with hazards, but what are they exactly? This article breaks it down.
Stress isn't as dramatic as an injury, but it's still a workplace hazard that needs to be controlled.
Many workplace hazard have effects that only show up years or decades later. Handling them and taking them seriously can be a major safety challenge.
Experienced workers aren't always eager to adopt safety procedures. Here are some strategies to secure buy in from seasoned employees.
NFPA 70E is an essential resource for managing and controlling workplace electrical hazards. Learn what it covers.
Selecting the right material for your safety glove can drastically reduce the risk of hand injury. Find out what you need to know when making your selection.
Flame-resistant protective gear looks simple, but there is plenty of science and rigorous testing behind every detail. Learn more about it here.
Are you prepared for an emergency? Find out what you need to consider when planning for the worst.
Hi-vis clothing needs to be taken seriously, and that means knowing the standards that govern their use. Find out what you need to know about them.
Many workers don't realize they're damaging their hearing when exposed to excessive noise. Employers need to take responsibility for their protection.
Conventional rainwear doesn't provide adequate protection from arc flashes and flash fires. Find out how to get the protection you need.
New technology always raises concerns, but that shouldn't scare us away from managing safety and security with cloud-based apps. Find out why.
How do you know you've entered a confined space? The answer isn't as simple as you might think. Learn more about this and other misconceptions.
Falls continue to be a common cause of workplace fatalities. Find out what's behind them and what we can do to keep workers safe.
When anchorage options are limited, is it safe to tie off at foot level? Find out what you need to know before resorting to this.
Every worker knows they need to don their fall protection equipment, but they might not know all the ways a fall can harm them even with their gear on.
Working alone is inherently dangerous, but proper monitoring can reduce the risks. Find out how automated software streamlines lone worker check-ins.
Our PPE categories haven't changed much over the last few decades, but there have been some important recent innovations. Find out what they are.
Whether indoors or outdoors, workers need protection from high heat environments. Find out what to include in your heat stress protocol.
You can learn a lot from YouTube videos, and not just the educational ones. Check out these safety fails and the lessons we can get from them.
Learn about the standards that apply to leading edge work and what kind of fall protection equipment you can use at leading edges.
Wet bulb temperature is provides a better measure of how air temperature affects us than a standard temperature reading.
Is water good enough? Or do workers need electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated?
An occupational head injury can be disfiguring, incapacitating, or even fatal. On job sites where falling objects or "head bangers" can be found, it's critical to keep the head protected. A millimeter of thermoplastic...
Safety professionals mention competent persons a lot, but how can you figure out which of your employees is a competent person?
9-1-1 emergency responders can react with amazing efficiency, ready to spontaneously spring into action at a moment's notice. Yet, when we're talking about confined space rescue, that speed isn't going to be enough.The main...
Whether as dust, fumes, spores or smoke, airborne particles are generated by a variety of processes on worksites. Workers have to be diligent about protecting themselves from the more dangerous particles to which they may be...
In the parlance of health and safety management, the terms hazard and risk are often confused. It becomes difficult to have a discussion about assessment and mitigation when we can’t agree on a glossary first. The confusion...
When I worked for one summer as a glass installer, I got a crash course in the importance of grip. When you and a partner have to carry glass panels that weigh up to 200 pounds, losing your grip is a major issue! In those...
OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.138 states: “Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from... harmful temperature extremes.” It...
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) are mentioned often, and sometimes get confused with one another due to their similar names. This is an understandable conflation, but they are two completely difference...
Fall protection technology has to satisfy some basic criteria:It has to be effective in stopping falls and limiting injuriesIt can't be so cumbersome that it creates a temptation to misuse or forgo using it...
When a worker falls to another level, they should be suspended by their personal fall arrest system. That means calculating anchorage height.
Entering confined spaces is a common practice for many workers, and thoughtful selection of equipment is a critical aspect of the process.OSHA defines a confined space as "an area that was not designed for continuous human...